More than 100 filmmakers and stars attend the opening ceremony of the 2nd Da Nang Asian Film Festival

Attending the opening ceremony of the 2nd Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF II) were Party Central Committee member Vo Thi Anh Xuan, Vice President; Nguyen Van Quang, Secretary of the Da Nang City Party Committee; Phan Thi Kim Oanh, Deputy Head of the Office of the President ; Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong; Da Nang City leaders Nguyen Dinh Vinh, Standing Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee; Le Trung Chinh, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of the Da Nang City People's Committee; leaders, delegates, ambassadors, representatives of the Consulates General of France, the Philippines, China, Laos, Russia... and a large number of artists, actors and movie lovers.

VicePresident Vo Thi Anh Xuan (Ao Dai, front row) with Vietnamese and international guests

In her opening speech, Ms. Ngo Phuong Lan, President of the Vietnam Association for the Promotion of Cinema Development, Head of the Organizing Committee - Director of the Film Festival, said that the Film Festival, which was first held in May 2023, was successful and was voted one of the 10 outstanding cultural events of 2023. The 2nd Da Nang Asian Film Festival - DANAFF 2 was held with excitement and enthusiasm, gradually overcoming all difficulties and challenges to officially return to the cinema-loving public.

Ms. Ngo Phuong Lan also said that in order to stand firm and develop, DANAFF must achieve professional standards, have its own identity and gather prestigious filmmakers, famous faces of Vietnam and the world, select many good films and have special and attractive programs. Accordingly, the 2nd Da Nang Asian Film Festival has initially selected new and quality Asian and Vietnamese films to compete, the films shown in "Today's Vietnamese Cinema" are diverse and rich, the programs "Focus on French Cinema" and "Selected Films of Director Dang Nhat Minh" are unique and interesting. DANAFF II also attracted famous stars and filmmakers of the world and Vietnam to participate in the Jury or bring films to compete.

In particular, the professional and academic quality of DANAFF II is created by 4 international seminars and talks: French cinema and its relationship with Vietnamese cinema; Director Dang Nhat Minh's creative style; Film production cooperation - international experience and development solutions; Sharing experiences in connecting coastal film festivals with the participation of leading international and Vietnamese film experts, artists, managers... In addition, the "Talent Nurturing" Workshop for those passionate about acting will continue to bring fresh and youthful vitality to DANAFF II.

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan and Secretary of the Da Nang City Party Committee Nguyen Van Quang presented flowers and the achievement cup to director - People's Artist Dang Nhat Minh.

The Da Nang Asian Film Festival will select and honor outstanding cinematographic works, rich in humanity, with new discoveries and unique artistic expression; encourage talents, widely introduce to the public new cinematographic works, with high value in content and art of Vietnamese cinema, the Asia-Pacific region and selected films of world cinema.

Sharing at the Festival, Chairman of the People's Committee of Da Nang City Le Trung Chinh said that, following the positive results of the First Da Nang Asian Film Festival, with the coordination and support of the Vietnam Association for Cinema Promotion and Development and related units, the Second Da Nang Asian Film Festival in 2024 will officially take place from July 2-6 with many interesting activities, contributing to spreading good cultural values ​​and honoring Vietnamese cinema.

Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong presented flowers to film crews.

“With the orientation of building the brand “City of events and festivals”, the second Da Nang Asian Film Festival has been and continues to be expected to become an outstanding festival product of Da Nang city. This will also be one of the city’s important activities in developing cultural industries, including cinema; contributing to promoting the city’s image, culture and tourism to international friends; aiming to make Da Nang a city of Cinema events”, Mr. Le Trung Chinh emphasized.

At this year's festival, the total number of films participating in the categories and programs of DANAFF II is 63, of which 13 films are competing in the Asian film category; 10 films are competing in the Vietnamese film category; and 18 films in the program "Today's Vietnamese Cinema". Notably, many Vietnamese films loved by the audience such as Mai, Dao, Pho and Piano, Lat mat 7-Mot duoc uoc ... will be screened.

The highlight of DANAFF II is the competition of films in two categories: "Asian films in competition" and "Vietnamese films in competition" with the Jury consisting of experts in the field of Vietnamese and international cinema.

Actors and artists at the opening night of the 2nd Da Nang Asian Film Festival.

Notably, for the first time in Vietnam, DANAFF II will present the Cinema Achievement Award to an outstanding filmmaker. That is People's Artist - Director Dang Nhat Minh, an outstanding filmmaker with a series of works that have become classics, imbued with Vietnamese identity in all subjects. Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan and Secretary of the Da Nang City Party Committee Nguyen Van Quang presented the trophy and flowers to director, People's Artist Dang Nhat Minh at the opening ceremony.

As planned, the Closing Ceremony and Award Ceremony of DANAFF II will take place on the evening of July 6. Along with a series of dense and attractive events, the Film Festival will also feature film screenings at Le Do, CGV, Galaxy, Starlight cinemas and outdoor screenings with a total of 103 screenings.

Dinh Ky

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